New York State Contract Reporter #2139403

Web-based Developmental Writing/Technology Seminar for Legally Blind High School Students – Pre-College Program

This opportunity is issued by the New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS), Bureau of Contract Management, for a web-based Developmental Writing/Technology Seminar for legally blind high school seniors in the NYSCB Pre-College Program at Manhattanville University. - Government Buyer: - Agency: New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) - Sub-agency: Bureau of Contract Management - Office: Division of Administration, Procurement Unit - Program Overview: - Web-based technology training and developmental writing seminar - Targeted for legally blind high school seniors (up to 30 participants per year) - Program delivered remotely, with live classes twice weekly for 1.5 hours over 4 weeks - Curriculum must integrate both assistive and mainstream technologies relevant to college writing - Services Requested: - Curriculum development and periodic updating - Train-the-trainer sessions - One-on-one training for trainers - Participant administration and program delivery - Post-program evaluations, assessments, and reporting - Unique Requirements: - Program supervisor must have at least four years of experience teaching developmental writing in a distance learning format for legally blind students and hold a master's degree in education - Program must be accessible for legally blind students - Only NYS-certified MWBE, SDVOB, or SBE organizations are eligible to bid - Contract Details: - Maximum contract value: $350,000 over five years - Annual deliverables and payments structured by curriculum development, program delivery, and evaluations - No specific OEMs or technology vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) is seeking qualified organizations to provide a web-based technology training and specialized developmental writing seminar for legally blind high school students attending the Pre-College Program. The program prepares students for college life, emphasizing independence and self-advocacy through a four-week on-campus experience at Manhattanville University. The course must include instruction on assistive and mainstream technologies relevant to college writing courses, delivered remotely with individual and group writing instruction. The contract term is anticipated from May 1, 2027, to April 30, 2032, with a maximum combined cost of $350,000 for the five-year term.

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